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Young couples’ trailer destroyed in fire In the Elk Valley

A young couple lost all their possessions in a fire that destroyed their trailer in Morrissey.

Shonna Joinson and Ed Kiley were inside their rented trailer on Sunday evening when they heard their goats outside making a fuss. The pair went out to investigate and then noticed there was smoke coming out of their trailer.

When they went back in to investigate, the fire was already out of control.

Shonna went back inside the trailer to rescue the couple’s dog and two cats, and as a result suffered smoke inhalation and had to get treatment at the hospital.

“Everything is gone, from old photo albums, to the microwave. They need everything and I am pleading with people to help them out. They need a bed, they need clothes, towels, pots and pans, everything.”

The couple are currently staying at the Super 8 in Fernie while they try to find an apartment.

They believe faulty wiring to the water pump may have caused the fire.

Anyone with anything they can donate to the couple should call Louise at 250 430 2828.

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